Viking Knit Technique Tutorial

Basic Skills Necessary:

Basic Pattern None Necessary

Pattern Description:

Always wanted to learn this ancient art??? There are many sites on the internet with "free" instructions for Viking Knit - but you get what you pay for. Having struggled with several sets of these "instructions" before I had my "ah ha" moment, I knew there was room for one more tutorial. Other tutorials exist with other methods of working this ancient technique, but we believe that our tutorial is the easiest to follow, with 49 illustrations and 25 pages of step-by-step instructions.

The method taught in our tutorial is the "5 loop method." It's a great way to learn, but not the only way to knit. Feel free to experiment with 6 loops, 7 loops, 4 loops, whatever you like. These instructions are intended to teach you the basic Viking Knit technique. What you make with your Viking Knit is up to you!

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Whatever length you like!

Materials:

Craft Wire 24-28g

Dowel or knitting needle

Tape

Drawplate - Purchased or Homemade

You Will Also Need:

If you are going to finish off your knit as a bracelet or necklace you will need end caps and a clasp. You can purchase some or make your own.

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Vanilla Bean,I just bought your Viking knit Technique Tutorial Pattern, and it looks wonderful. I love all the pictures! This helps so much. I have one question about finishing. One end of the viking knit is all loops, but the other end still has one tail end. What do you do with that tail end? I realize you cut it off, but how short should it be, and do you try to tuck it into the center of the viking knit before finishing the end with the wire/wrapped loops? Thanks!

Hi. Sorry I've been slow to answer your question. The bracelet addendum is provided at the end of the tutorial to give you the general steps to turn your Viking Knit into a bracelet. It goes step by step to make the bracelet, it does not teach a wrapped loop or clasp making. If you need to know how to make a wrapped loop you can find instructions on the internet on many sites or in magazines in the basic techniques section. Also, you can make a clasp for your bracelet or buy one that you like to complete the project. If you use hard wire to put through the middle of your bracelet you can even wear it without a claps, just make the loops on the ends so the wire says in place. Hope this helps!Mary

Comming from Denmark, it is sort of a national pride thing to be interested to make. I saw a demonstration and bought a pattern at the Viking Musum in Roskilde DK. It was very primitive, but my son who like crochet hemp necklaces made one and except for it being sort of loose it looked just fine. Your pattern sound so much more easy and complete. I am going to give it a try this time.